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State of Colorado Transition Care Specialists- Mental Health Transitional Living Homes Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado
Transition Care Specialists- Mental Health Transitional Living Homes Pueblo
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Transition Care Specialists- Mental Health Transitional Living Homes Pueblo
Salary
$1,573.38 - $2,202.92 Biweekly
Location
Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
IIC 07179 1/29/25
Department
Colorado Department of Human Services
Division
OBH - CMHIFL
Opening Date
01/28/2025
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
jazzma.gamboa@state.co.us
Primary Physical Work Address
In person at 183 South Wiggins, Pueblo West, CO 81007 OR 262 S. Bayfield Ave, Pueblo West, CO 81007
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This position is open to current Colorado residents only.
Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
This position will receive a short-staffing temporary pay differential of 3.17% from July 1st 2024 - June 30th 2025
Most State of Colorado employees are eligible for a great benefit package! Please see the Supplemental Information section below for details! (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
The CDHS Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health’s Transitional Living Homes Program was created to increase bed capacity for persons in need of residential behavioral health treatment. House Bill (HB) 22-1303 has authorized new beds to be used for persons needing residential services at a less restrictive level of care and to reduce and eliminate the backlog of such persons in more restrictive settings. HB 22-1303 directs the department of human services (department) and the department of health care and policy financing to create, develop, or contract to add at least 125 additional beds at mental health residential treatment facilities (treatment facilities) throughout the state for adults in need of ongoing supportive services. The bill also requires that the department renovate a building at the mental health hospital at Fort Logan to create at least 16 additional civil beds for such persons.
These beds serve as a step-down option from inpatient care and as a step up when deemed medically necessary and lower level of care settings can no longer adequately and safely provide effective care.
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Description of Job
This is NOT a remote or hybrid position. The candidate is expected to be in person at:
183 South Wiggins, Pueblo West, CO 81007 or 262 S. Bayfield Ave, Pueblo West, CO 81007 and 183 S Wiggins, Pueblo West 81007
About the Position:
This position exists to provide direct hands-on milieu management care to clients, which includes assistance with activities of daily living, documentation of care, awareness of psychosocial and physical needs/safety of clients, engagement in social and recreational activities, and support in the continued development of social and life skills. These services shall be performed in a manner consistent with the standards of the profession, legal, and regulatory requirements. Duties in this position include:
Residential Client Care and safety/security:
responsible for providing direct client care by hands on performance and/or assistance as needed with activities of daily living (ADL) and continued development of social and life skills through the engagement in recreational and social activities
provides environmental needs to all clients by arranging and adapting personal care items, such as food or clothing and/or physical environment needs to support the ongoing needs of the clients
may require gentle guiding and instruction for clients to engage in self-care activities as part of their continued development of activities of daily living
assists clients in becoming oriented to the program, which includes review of the program requirements, their responsibilities as clients, inventory of all personal items, etcetera
responsible for the ongoing supervision of the clients in care and ensuring the needs of all clients are being met on a daily basis
monitors safety needs by supervising the clients in care, their whereabouts, interactions, and conditions and refers to the MHTL Homes team regarding potential changes that may need to be made based on observations
Medication Administration:
administers medications to the individuals served in accordance with the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
administers medications in proper doses at appropriate times to each individual
records a wide range of information including: medication given (includes time and amount); clients’ responses to medications and treatments; documents refusals of medications and reports this to the clinical team; and all information relevant to all aspects of the clients’ mental status. Th
requires that the staff be certified as a Qualified Medication Administration Professional (QMAP). The MHTL Homes programs assist any individuals who are not QMAP certified to obtain such certification
Department Standards and Staff Development:
responsible for the adherence to department standards and staff development
responsible for ensuring that the standards for the MHTL Homes in terms of programming and operation are followed accordingly as set for in the MHTL Homes policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
responsible for completing staff training, which include MHTL Homes specific training along with CDHS mandatory training
attend assigned meetings and in-services as scheduled by the supervisor to fulfill the mission/vision of the agency
ensures all documentation as shift notes, incidents logs, refrigerator temperature logs and other logs related to life, safety, and health are timely and correctly completed
acts as a resource and teaches/orients new/pulled/pool staff related to milieu management/safety basics
Other Duties as Assigned:
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Preferred Qualifications:
previous state experience
previous experience in patient care
having a basic understanding of psychiatric disorders
e xperience with dealing with clients in crisis, & utilizing de-escalation techniques
knowing the 10 rights of Medication Administration
knowledge of proper infection control practices
have an understanding of adverse effects of medications
Conditions of Employment:
Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must (1) disclose that information on the application (2) provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify the applicant from the current position, (3) provide the employee number from the applicant’s prior State employment. Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination, and failure to provide this information will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with CDHS.
Full Background check: CBI name check, ICON Colorado court database, Medicare fraud database, Reference checks, Professional License verification (licensure requirements), 1075 check (access to Federal Tax information), drug screen (commercial Driver’s license)
Travel –In state travel, which may include, but is not limited to, traveling to different site locations, attending in person team building events, client related activities such as field trips, etc.
Valid US Driver’s License
shift Work – may be required to work evening or weekend shifts, holidays, voluntary or mandatory overtime
annual influenza and other vaccinations as required by the State of Colorado
must be QMAP certified within 6 months of hire
Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#how-to-apply)
The Assessment Process
For additional recruiting questions, please contact jazzma.gamboa@state.co (stephanie.karle@state.co) .us
About Us:
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Human Services (https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs) (CDHS). Our professionals strive to design and deliver high quality human and health services that improve the safety, independence, and well-being of the people of Colorado. In addition to a great location and rewarding and meaningful work, we offer:
Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including a PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan www.copera.org plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
BenefitHub state employee discount program
Employee Wellness program (https://coloradostateofhealth.com/)
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, training and more
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
*Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more
information, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/student-loan-forgiveness-programs .
Our Values:
We believe in a people-first approach: To serve the people of Colorado, we develop a culture and work environment that creates an energized, inspired, and healthy team capable of giving their best to Coloradans .
Balance creates quality of life: We want our team to be resilient through a supportive workplace that values flexibility, health and wellness, and employee engagement.
We hold ourselves accountable: We take responsibility through our actions, programs, and results for the state of health and human services in Colorado.
Transparency matters: We are open and honest with employees, our partners, the Coloradans we serve, and the public.
We are ethical: We abide by what is best for those we serve by doing what is right, not what is easy.
Collaboration helps us rise together: We work together with all partners, employees, and clients to achieve the best outcomes for Coloradans.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
ADAA Accommodations: CDHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAA Coordinator, Nancy Schmelzer, at cdhs_ada@state.co.us or call 1-800-929-0791.
THE STATE OF COLORADO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (https://cdhs.colorado.gov/information-for-job-applicants#eoe)
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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position.
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How many years of direct care experience do you have while working in a mental health setting?
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Do you have any experience passing medications? If so, how many years and what experience do you have?
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Can you describe a time that you dealt with a difficult client and how you handled the situation?
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What experience do you have working with a Multidisciplinary Team?
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